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We are creating a small mountain retreat in wild, untouched nature in Gran Canaria, far away from roads and settlements.
This is a simple and quiet place where we are gradually restoring the land by building terraces, planting trees and preparing gardens for ecological, chemical-free food production.
The project is developing step by step and offers a calm natural environment for people who enjoy being outdoors and helping with the land.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Interests
Self development
Technology
Sustainability
Charity work
Art & design
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Cooking & food
Nature
Beach
Mountain
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can experience daily life in a quiet mountain area of Gran Canaria, surrounded by wild nature.
Our beautiful canion is also suitable for people who enjoy profesional hiking, exploring the mountains or being physically active in nature during their free time.
You can learn about gardening and land restoration in a dry climate, planting trees and preparing soil in rocky terrain.
I enjoy meeting people from different cultures, sharing experiences and learning.
The place is simple and quiet, which many people experience as a refreshing contrast to busy city life.
Help
Most of the help here involves taking part in small gardening and land projects connected to restoring the land and preparing gardens.
Typical activities include:
• helping with terraced garden areas
• preparing soil for planting
• learning how to separate stones from soil using simple sieving methods
• mixing soil to improve planting conditions
• planting trees
• learning about simple natural building techniques using clay and earth
These are small, ongoing projects where volunteers can learn practical skills while experiencing outdoor life in nature.
This place is best suited for people who enjoy hands-on outdoor activities and being physically active during the day.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers stay in a simple wooden cabin on the mountainside, surrounded by quiet nature.
There is a shared toilet, an outdoor shower, and a simple outdoor kitchen.
One warm meal per day is provided (mostly vegan, sometimes vegetarian, no meat). Volunteers can also prepare their own food in the kitchen.
The accommodation is simple but peaceful, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and limited internet access.
What else ...
PRACTICAL SKILLS
Practical skills in gardening, carpentry or natural building are very welcome.
IDEAL FOR YOU IF YOU
• enjoy physical outdoor activity
• like being active during the day
• appreciate quiet nature
At the end of the day, many people enjoy sitting outside, tired, happy and quiet after a day of activity.
Sometimes we share a relaxed tea moment together in the evening, which can be a simple and peaceful way to end the day.
NOT THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU
• are looking for a party atmosphere
• need fast internet or want to spend many hours on a laptop
The place is remote and internet access is limited.
LIFESTYLE
The environment is quiet and substance-free, so alcohol, smoking and drugs are not part of the atmosphere here.
STAY LENGTH
Minimum stay: 14 days
The first 3 days are a mutual trial period.
If it works well, stays of 2–5 weeks are welcome.
CONTACT
If it feels like a good match, we usually continue the conversation on WhatsApp to clarify details.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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